Getting started
A clear path from curiosity to community.
Enrollment is designed to help your family learn about ABIDE while helping us understand how we can serve your learning leader well.
Enrollment roadmap
What happens next
Learn About ABIDE
Explore our mission, program approach, schedule, and frequently asked questions.
Start a Conversation
Tell us about your family, ask questions, and discuss current availability.
Visit the Hub
When appropriate, meet the team and experience the learning environment.
Complete Enrollment Materials
Submit the family enrollment packet, health information, permissions, and partnership agreement.
Enrollment Review
ABIDE reviews program fit, available space, support needs, and any follow-up questions.
Placement Confirmation
Approved families receive confirmation, schedule details, and next steps for joining the community.
Enrollment resources
Everything you need to get started
Download the Parent Handbook and Family & Learning Leader Intake Packet before your enrollment meeting.
Parent Handbook
Learn about ABIDE's mission, educational philosophy, expectations, safety procedures, communication practices, and family partnership.
Open Parent HandbookFamily & Learning Leader Intake Packet
Complete the enrollment forms, emergency information, permissions, and learning profile before your visit.
Open Intake PacketAdmissions & program fit
Enrollment is subject to available space, program fit, and ABIDE’s ability to safely and appropriately serve each learning leader. ABIDE reserves the right to accept or decline enrollment, place applicants on a waiting list, recommend another setting, or discontinue participation when necessary for the well-being of the learning leader, the community, or the mission of ABIDE.
A growing organization
Some operational procedures, including arrival, dismissal, communication, safety, and scheduling practices, may be refined as programs develop. Families will be informed of significant changes, and the current published policies will govern participation.